- By Raju Kumar
- Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:46 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
A fresh report showed that child abuse cases in Pakistan witnessed an eight per cent rise in 2025, reaching 3,630 incidents. A child protection organisation, Sahil, pointed out that on average, over nine children faced abuse in Pakistan daily throughout last year. Sahil has consistently monitored and reported on child abuse cases in Pakistan, sharing insights for lawmakers and stakeholders working to protect the rights of children.
The local media, quoting the Sahil report, highlighted that on average, over nine children faced abuse in Pakistan daily throughout last year. The report also flagged an upward trend in cases of child abuse in the India's neighbouring country. The Data of the report showcased the ongoing challenges faced in ensuring the safety and protection of children in the country.
34 Per Cent Rise In Gender-Based Violence
The report also flagged the increase in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) incidents in Pakistan. The GBV cases increased by 34 per cent in 2025, highlighting the need for measures required to address violence against children and vulnerable groups.
The latest statistics highlight the need for making more efforts to ensure the well-being and security of children in Pakistan.In February, a leading minority rights group highlighted a deeply disturbing reality in Pakistan's Punjab province, where hundreds of children have been sexually abused, noting that justice remains elusive despite registered cases and identified suspects.
According to the Voice of Pakistan Minority (VOPM), official statistics from 2025 revealed a shocking picture with 663 cases of sexual abuse registered across 45 police stations in the Faisalabad district of Punjab, involving nearly 989 suspects. "But despite the scale of the crisis, one fact stands out: not a single accused in the cases registered during 2025 has been convicted so far. This is not just a legal failure. It is a moral and social tragedy," the rights body stated.
(With IANS Inputs)